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Words with Suffix “--nescent” in English (GB)
Browse English (GB) words ending with the suffix “--nescent”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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--nescent From Latin *-ens*, forming an adjective. Creates an adjective describing a property.
thermoluminescent
6 syllables17 letters
ther·mo·lu·mi·nes·cent
/ˌθɜːməloʊluːmɪˈnɛsənt/
adjective
The word 'thermoluminescent' is divided into six syllables: ther-mo-lu-mi-nes-cent. It's an adjective derived from Greek and Latin roots, meaning exhibiting luminescence without heat. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. Syllable division follows standard English vowel-consonant and consonant cluster rules.